The amended ETF application came after a series of meetings between Grayscale and the SEC in December. Leading asset manager Grayscale Investments has filed an amended S-3 application seeking to convert its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) to a spot Bitcoin ETF. Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart confirmed the reapplication with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Tuesday, just a few hours after the CEO of the firm’s parent company, Barry Silbert, resigned. Grayscale Finally...
Read More »BTC Price at $43K, ‘Smart Money’ Bets Big on Bitcoin Ahead of Potential BTC ETF Approval
The “smart money index”, which measures the net bullish bets by institutional players through Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Bitcoin futures, has reached an all-time high of over 13,700 in recent days. Large investors have taken large long positions in the Bitcoin (BTC) futures market, indicating that institutional capital is flooding into the coin in anticipation of the SEC potentially approving a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). Meanwhile, Bitcoin is trading today at around...
Read More »Grayscale Investments’ Top Executives Barry Silbert and Mark Murphy Resign from Board of Directors
In addition to top executives stepping aside from the board of directors, Grayscale Investments also filed an updated spot Bitcoin ETF application with the SEC on Tuesday. Top cryptocurrency investor Grayscale Investments LLC has been preparing to offer spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETF) in a bid to widen its market share. On Tuesday, the company made several moves to ensure an imminent approval of spot BTC ETF, which is anticipated to happen in the next few weeks. Grayscale...
Read More »Short-Term Consolidation or Signs of Bearish Momentum at $43K? (Bitcoin Price Analysis)
Bitcoin’s price surge has come to a halt following a consistent rally over the last couple of months. Investors and traders are uncertain whether the trend is about to reverse or is only going through a short-term consolidation. Technical Analysis By TradingRage Bitcoin Price Analysis: The Daily Chart On the daily chart, the price has been making higher highs and lows since the rebound from the $20K level back in March. Several resistance levels have been broken to the...
Read More »Bitcoin (BTC) Hashrate Hits New High but Profitability on Decline
In 2023, the Bitcoin hashrate has surged by a staggering 130% which shows growing competition and reduced profitability for miners. The computing power of the Bitcoin network, also known as the mining hashrate, hit a record high on Christmas Day, adding to the challenges faced by miners in the wake of declining profitability. Blockchain.com reported that on December 25, Bitcoin’s hash rate achieved an unprecedented level of 544 exahashes per second (EH/s), a data point corroborated by...
Read More »Is BTC in Danger of Crashing Below $40K in a Vicious Correction? (BTC Price Analysis)
After an extended consolidation phase around the crucial $45K resistance region, Bitcoin’s price is exhibiting slight fluctuations, possibly forming a double-top pattern. The emergence of this pattern could signal a notable downturn in the short term. Technical Analysis By Shayan The Daily Chart A detailed examination of the daily chart reveals that Bitcoin’s consolidation has prolonged near the critical $45K resistance zone. This significant price range aligns with the upper...
Read More »Bitcoin to Have a Positive 2024 Due to These Metrics: CryptoQuant
Bitcoin (BTC) and the broader crypto market could have a positive year in 2024 due to the effects of several on-chain metrics. According to a weekly report from market analytics platform CryptoQuant, metrics that could influence bitcoin’s positive trajectory next year include the upcoming halving, growing stablecoin liquidity, the widely anticipated spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) approval, and macroeconomic conditions. Bitcoin Could Have a Positive 2024 CryptoQuant...
Read More »With Bitcoin Spot ETF Approvals, Halving and Incoming Upgrades, What Should You Expect from BTC in 2024?
The timing aligns perfectly in 2024 for a spot ETF approval to have already attracted significant investment, and then the halving decreases Bitcoin’s supply right when demand shoots higher. After yet another banner year in 2023 with over 150% gains, all eyes are on Bitcoin (BTC) to see if the flagship cryptocurrency can sustain its epic run in 2024. Key factors stacking up in Bitcoin’s favor for the coming year have analysts extremely bullish on its prospects. From the possibility of the...
Read More »Bitcoin for Contracts Now Legal in Argentina
Following the devaluation of its local currency and years of inflation, Argentina now legally recognizes contracts that stipulate Bitcoin as its currency of choice. Ahead of Christmas, the crypto sector in Argentina has gotten a major win as contracts denominated in Bitcoin have now been legally recognized. This news comes via Argentina’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Diana Mondino. This also comes as Argenitna’s national currency the Argentine peso has seen a dip in its value. Bitcoin...
Read More »Bitcoin Stable Above $43.5K But is There a Danger of a Long Squeeze? (BTC Price Analysis)
Bitcoin’s price has recently found a stable range around the critical resistance level of $45K, indicating a bullish sentiment among market participants. However, there is a possibility of a short-term decline, potentially pulling back towards the $40K support level. Technical Analysis By Shayan The Daily Chart A close look at the daily chart shows that Bitcoin’s upward trajectory has faded upon reaching the critical $45K resistance zone. This level coincides with the upper...
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